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Chinese emotional graffiti  

Definition

  • A form of Chinese graffiti that emphasizes written text as its central element. The text may take the form of slogans, short stories, poetry, quotes, social and political commentary, personal reflections, or other types of written expression. “Chinese Emotional Graffiti” can be found on various surfaces, and it is often created using spray paint, markers, stencils, or similar tools. Its main characteristics are the absence of signatures or tags, a lack of aesthetic embellishments, limited color palettes, the use of non-simplified characters, a focus on negative themes, and reflections on the impact of COVID-19.

Alternative Terms

中文情绪涂鸦
Chinese
zhongwen qingxu tuya

Source

  • Bisceglia Marta R. 2025. Graffiti and Chinese Calligraphy: Looking for Identity in Fusion. PhD thesis. Bologna: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.

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  • zhongwen qingxu tuya

    Chinese

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http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/chinese_emotional_graffiti

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